Domestic violence impacts millions of people each year, but it can be prevented. It requires the collective voice and power of individuals, families, institutions and systems — all of which are a valuable and powerful component to transforming our communities. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in October, the UAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center encourages the UAB community to come together to mourn the lives lost to domestic violence and celebrate the progress that has been made to end this epidemic.
Explore ways to get involved, as well as community and digital resources for domestic violence, below. And learn more about what domestic violence looks like and its effects in the EACC's Mindful Living Newsletter: Understanding Domestic Violence.
DVAM 2025 at UAB
Light a Candle
Visit the EACC’s virtual Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence and honor a loved one touched by domestic violence by lighting a candle and leaving a message of support, encouragement or remembrance for victims of domestic violence.
Toiletry Drive
Through October 31
The EACC is collecting feminine hygiene products, disposable razors and other toiletry items to benefit YWCA of Central Alabama domestic violence services. Drop off items now through October 31 in the EACC lobby or in AB 210. See flyer for more information.
Domestic Violence Resources
Select a topic below to learn more.
-
Community Resources for Domestic Violence
YWCA of Central Alabama
24-hour Crisis Line: 205-322-4878 or 1-800-650-6522
YWCA domestic violence services include confidential shelters for women and children fleeing abusive homes, court advocacy program, support groups for victims of domestic violence, "Healthy Relationships" program for middle and high school students to combat dating violence, and more.Safe House
Crisis Line: 205-669-7233 (SAFE)
SafeHouse provides critical domestic and sexual violence response, prevention and intervention programs for the communities of Shelby, Coosa, Clay and Chilton counties. Services include free, confidential counseling for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, Legal Assistance for Victims program, prevention and intervention education, and more.Turning Point
24-hour Crisis Line: 205-758-0808
Turning Point offers domestic violence and sexual assault services nine West Alabama counties — Tuscaloosa, Lamar, Hale, Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Pickens, Marengo and Sumter. Free services include emergency shelters, counseling, support groups, financial literacy training, children's services, community outreach and more.Daybreak Shelter
Crisis Line: 205-387-1157
Shelter for victims of domestic violence in Walker County; additional services include court advocacy, education and outreach, and limited financial assistance.Harbor Haus Crisis Services in Cullman, AL
Domestic violence services for Cullman County, sexual assault services for Cullman and Winston counties.
Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence
ACADV provides training, technical assistance, public policy and development, and support to domestic violence center programs, as well as specific resources for each county in Alabama.
-
Digital Resources for Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Awareness Project
- #1Thing Community Pledge (PDF)
- Finding Safety & Support Brochure (PDF)
- Helping to End Domestic Violence Brochure (PDF)
- Forms of Dating Abuse (PDF)
- Preventing & Managing the Spread of COVID-19 within Domestic Violence Programs
- Pets & Domestic Violence (PDF)
- Domestic Violence & the Law
- EACC Strategies for Mindful Living Newsletter: Intimate Partner Violence (PDF)
- EACC Strategies for Mindful Living Newsletter: Domestic Violence Myths (PDF)
- Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence